New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-06
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
OPERA, THEATRE-GoINa AND WEDDINGS.



rar FASHIONABLE WORLD AsTIR ONCE MORE
SIGNS THAT THE SEASON HAS OPENED.
From the way priv ate carriages rolled about through
shs streets of the upper part of town last week on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings especially,
une might easily have concluded that Society back
in town. Monday night was marked by Mrs Potters
bocal triumph at the Fifth Avenue Theatre Society
gave her royal welcome II 1t ever gave one to any
body The house was filed with people of wealth and
fashion who had come for nothing in the world but
20 see and applaud their popular friend of bygone
Patriarchs' balls and cOons in new place. 1t has
been said that Mrs. Potters play IS stupid That does
not matter, for the audience only paid attention to the
leading lady and her gowns. Is believed, however.
that of Them will go to her acting other
evening. Ii was not typical first night house-much
afford to bid for boxes and seats against Fashion.
Among those seen on this night who not often OBJ
served on such occasions were Mir and Mrs. W. W.
Astor, Mr.: and Mrs. Ogden GOeet, Mrs. i'rockholst
Cutting, Mr. and Mrs James Hartman. Allen Thorn
dixie Rice and James Brown Potter
Speaking of Mrs. James Brown Potcrs first appear
snce at the Fifth Avenue makes 1t natural to pass
comment the first night of Tuesday al the Lyceum
Theatre, where Miss Cayvan Illustrated satire of
tour theatricsls in her brilliant fashion before
brilliant audience. The play, of course, not dc
vsed merely to show OF lot of fno dresses although
II did that very we'll 1t intended depict
interesting phases of social life In tho audiences OF
Recorder and Mrs. Smyth Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hilton
MS l. Nicholson Howe and Dr. Howe, Mrs j. C. Otis,
On Wednesday night the opening of the opera
drew gorgeous crowd to that Temple Of ashion the
Metropolitan Opera House, and filed tho rOomy
80 the limit of comfort. Nearly all the and
who are prominent In fashionable circles in New York
we're there. In Secretary whtneys box the
Chinese Ambassador and two of his suite. of whom
u said to have made the cruel remark that the music
reminded him of tho melodies of his native land In
addition there were Astos GOeets and the bearers
equallng pleasing Names decorating the two magnf-
cent horseshoe curves which sweep from side
the prosccnium arch clear around tho house TO the
other side Is there anything this horseshoe
oy the way TO account for the great good luck of Ger
man Opera in this town. Whether 1t Will last through
the winter or not remains TO be Tho has
at least opened brilliantly There would be
20 think that wagners music losing its fashion
able friends If 50 many boxowners had not rented
their places To other people for night in each
week, and in not few ms ances for two nights This
n anr TpIh oi some lessmlsts Indicates that from
puLciy onabIc point OF view German Opera has
reached us height As matter of fact. is hard
1t does not depend for IT'S success altogether on hs
box tiers. Whenever the box holders grow tired
jewellers in the suburbs who are ready 10 take tb S
places at reasonable figures.
Doubtless the Alexander Alexander wedding Of
Wednesday the leading incident of its kind for the
week Some Of the interest which IL excited was.
perhaps due to the faetional fight kept up over the
merits OF the bridegroom, John W. Alexander as an
artist. Those who value him altiStcally and those
who valyc him otherwise all at least a.
many OF them as were asked. They flled Zion
Church to witness the ceremony. and of them
later attended the reception James W. Alexanders
house, NO. 80 Vest Fifty. fouithet The family
group was largo. and the also at both church
and house the Mayor and Mrs. Hewitt. Mr.. and Mrs.
": d. sloane, Mr. and Mrs Henry Hyde, Mr. and
MIS- Chaunccy NJ Dcpew Mrs Henry Draper, aud
Governor Green, of New-Jersey.
ST. ThOmas's Church pretty sight p. m.
on Thursday when in much bedecked chancel Miss
Nina lie Roy was married to Andrew Miller \ large
and brilliant congregation witnessed the ceremony, for
the bride is connected with the Oldest and yet
ra!ly excellent, families in town Among other
weddings Of the week which received notice may be
IeuVtu ma Oh Miss adelaide DoWhty ana H. de q.
HASTINGS Miss LILY aud Mr. sinylIc. and Nils Dixon
and l. l. stanton also Miss Faith Iioyt to C. Ernest
Mather Of BROOKLYN
A charming luncheon party was given on Thursday
by Miss Guernsey, Of No. $40 Hhh-ave. In honor OF
her friend and guest Miss Brown, of Syracuse
awelve ladies were present Incidentally, much
charitable work planned for the winter.
1t Is a question of some interest in certain
circles the fate Of amateur Theatre al, this winter
The outlook for Lively season is not very brilliant
despite the frequent assertion that there play
house especially for amateurs In process of construc
tion. The Amateur Comedy Club is said to be suffer-
ing from internal disSensions. If the members give
entertainments this winter effort viii be made, is
udcrstood, render them little moro select as To
audience than has been the cast for season or TWO
managers could fnlE realize that good plays
besides A cup of Tea" 1t is rumored that some OF
this club take the play no" ririIIg al the ~ ccuh
Theatre a. personal aiIOnt
All this tine tho people Tuxedo Park have been
enjoy ing themselves in quiet way without ANY note
worthy ouibursts of gayety. The ta5caux on Friday
night, however, with a dance aferwaid offered some
thing than ordinarily divertinS Mrs James
Breeze Mrs. Pierre LOrard and Mrs. Greuyille Kane
had much do with the management and had reason
to congratulate themselves upon the success of tho
evenings entertainment. The interest and fun were
aimed fUm beginning TO end Many of the guest
remaining over until tomorrow Considering the
delightful weather that has prevailed for the last bw
days, they much to be envici Despite ali the
.unfriendiy talk In soLe quarters about the " hard
times" that Tuxedo T. beginning 10 before II, il
within the truth to say that there IS not OF
sadness III luck, or lack Of success, visible any
where abOnt Tie place.
Election will not be the only exciting incident Of
this week Weddings will stu g. on. ON Wednesday
Dis, Weir viii be married to Edward La Montague
ST The reception viii lie as iarss d the wedding
Itself will be small.
On Wednesday, too, the Roman Catholic Cathedral
IN FIN ave. will be filled with gay crowd OF people
to witness The marriage Of Bliss Ahne IIareous to
lieutenant PIIte Of the United States Army 1t Will
I'm this great church did, but that VIII dctract very
little from the pleasure Of the OCCASION
The Oft announced marriage of John Monroe and
Mrs. Hunt will be celebrated on the 9th at ST.
Georges. This will perhaps be the most striking
incident of the week hOm fashionable point OF view
On Thur-day Mss Frances Paddock and william
Alexander will wed In the Church VI tho Heavenly
Rest.
II Is believed that interested public has heard the
last of Sir. and Mrs. Trcmenheerc for some time to
come. They sailed for Europe yesterday and their
last formal appea ance was d a small dance given
Thursday night at Mrs. Van AuAcns house IN tli'h
HENRY IRVING TO MR. CHILD&
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